Kayakers: This trip is for intermediate and advanced kayaker who are comfortable on class 3 and above. Our Expedition includes class 4 rapids that can be portaged or guided for those developing confidence. Many of our class 3 rapids have "Tiger" lines for those confident paddlers to pull out your class 4 moves, boofs and hole surfing.​Rafter: No experience necessary, you only need to be comfortable in water, be able to swim and have a great sense of adventure!

CommunityA minimum of $100 per participant supports our team and community projectsIf you are bringing your own equipment and you would like to sell it before leaving nepal, we are able to help you arrange this and can pre buy items like kayaks and paddles and take this off your trip price. Access to second hand equipment is very limited for local paddlers. We have a network that helps local paddlers purchase this equipment at no profit to us, we make sure the equipment is not just available to our team but paddlers across Nepal.

​Bring a Friend DealFor every friend you refer and who books on, you get $100 discount off your trip. Just get your friend to reference you in their payment email!(Direct bookings only)​

Kayak Hire (Personal safety equiptment is not included as we find that our experienced boaters like to bring their own Skirts, PFD's, Helmets and Paddles. These items can be hired at a package cost of an additional $10 per day)

Accommodation: The Basic Package provided accommodation in our smaller locations and allows you to book and choose your own accommodation when our group is in Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan)

Transport: You are able to travel with our team from Nepalgunj to all our river locations with the expedition concluding in Pokhara. Our team can assist you to book your bus or flight from Pokhara to your desired destination.

Most Meals

1 Instructor : 2 Participant ratio for the most fun!​

​​Cost​Basic Package $1750 USDPlease note the Basic Package does not include kayak or personal equiptment hire. Kayaks can be hired at $20 per day and a personal equiptment package can be hired at $10 per day

THE EXPEDITIONThis adventure is fully gear boat supported, so enjoy the feeling of unloaded boats and meals cooked for you all the way.

​DAY 1 - Arrival Day(22nd April)All Inclusive Package: Welcome to Nepal. One of our team will meet you at Kathmandu's International Airport to transfer you to the hotel. For the rest of the day you will have the opportunity to relax, recover from your flights, discover the colour, sights and sounds of Thamel and do any last minute shopping you might need before the expedition. Flights come in at all times, so our team will meet as a group at breakfast tomorrow morning. Meals are at your own expense on your arrival day. Accommodation will be with your own room for your first night. Basic Package: If you are travelling to Nepalgunj by bus then today is your travel day. Buses can be arranged from Kathmandu and Pokhara as well as locations in India and should be able to take your kayak for an additional charge on the bus roof. All accommodation, meals and transport are at your own expense.DAY 2 - Fly to Nepalgunj(23rd April)All Inclusive Package: Today everyone will meet for breakfast in the hotels breakfast room. You will be met by our teams representative and transferred to the domestic airport for a flight ​(included) to Nepalgunj (far west Nepal). Our river team will meet you at the Nepalgunj Airport to bring you to our local accommodation (included) and share a welcome dinner. All meals once departed from Kathmandu are included.​Basic Package: Today you met our awesome Team. Just talk to our team about where you are staying or if you are arriving by bus or flight and we will arrange the best location for you to meet up with the team. Accommodation, Dinner and transport to accommodation is included. ​Day 3 to 9 - Karnali River​(24th to 30th April)Grade III & IV Big Volume Paddling​Embarking on a half day drive to the put in of the Karnali where we will fit out boats, load our gear raft and paddle into one of Nepal’s longest and largest rivers. Karnali springs forth from Mount Kailash, a sacred river in Tibet and the centre of the universe for both Buddhist and Hindu. Flowing south into Nepal, it forms the major drainage system for the western districts before dropping off into dramatic canyons raging with big volume white water and eventually flowing into remote areas of pristine jungle abundant with wildlife, birdlife and fish such as the highly prized Mahseer.

The first half of this river journey into the “wild west” offers excellent white water excitement, commonly described as “a thrill a minute roller coaster ride”. The second half of the trip settles down into some more moderate & gentle rapids and eventually a relaxed float rewarded by pristine and unspoiled wilderness.

A truly authentic and remote self support river expedition with white water excitement, combined with a long, peaceful and relaxing float into pristine wilderness. Many consider this spectacular journey one of the finest rivers in the world.

​For participants who may not be up for the class IV rapids they are easily portaged and you can jump on a gear boat and experience the rapid with a professional and awesome guide. Our last night of the Karnali is spent in Bardia National Park, a short drive from the take out of the Karnali River. All Inclusive Package and Basic Package: All accommodation, meals and transport are included.

Day 10 - Bardia National Park, Jeep Safari & Rest Day​(1st May)​All Inclusive Package: The best time of day to see native animals in the park is dawn and dusk, so for us its an early start to the day for a half day Jeep Safari. Bardia National Park is a protected area in Nepal that was established in 1988 as Royal Bardia National Park. Covering an area of 968 km2 (374 sq mi) it is the largest and most undisturbed wilderness area in Nepal’s Terai, adjoining the eastern bank of the Karnali River in the Bardiya District. Together with the neighbouring Banke National Park, the coherent protected area of 1,437 km2 (555 sq mi) represents the Tiger Conservation Unit (TCU) Bardia-Banke that extends over 2,231 km2 (861 sq mi) of alluvial grasslands and subtropical moist deciduous forests. Jeep safari, park permits, accommodation, all meals and transport Included​Basic Package: Your Bardia National Park accommodation is included. All tours, park permits and rest day meals are at your own expense.

Day 11 - Travel Day​(2nd May)An early start on the bus and its an epic bus ride coming our way. This bus ride makes us appreciate how much we love those included flights! But it the bus ride does take us through different terrain and small towns showing us a little more of Nepal. By now most people are ready for some personal time, so today we include breakfast and lunch but dinner is at your own leisure and expense so that you have a chance to explore the local lakeside shops and restaurants once we reach Pokhara. A perfect time to book in a massage for tomorrow.​All Inclusive Package: All accommodation, transport, breakfast & Lunch included. Dinner at your own expense. ​Basic Package: Transport, Breakfast & Lunch included. Dinner and accommodation at your own expense. Please arrange accommodation in Lakeside Pokhara.

​Day 12 - Upper Seti River​(3rd May)Grade III+ Technical paddling in steep bolder garden rapids​​Relax, sleep in and enjoy breakfast in your own time at our accommodation. The morning is for you to discover more of Pokhara or simply soak up the fun vibe of lakeside. We are able to arrange drivers for you if you would like to visit the local mountain museum, Buddhist stupor or monastery's or if a spa treatment is more your style today we have a number of places we can recommend. We will regroup after lunch and head to our teams local run on the Upper Seti for the afternoon.All Inclusive Package: All Accommodation, transport, Breakfast and Dinner included. We find that guest enjoy to explore Pokhara and find their own little lunch spot, so today lunch and all additional activities are at your own expense.​Basic Package: Transport and dinner is included. Breakfast, lunch and all additional activities are at your own expense.

Day 13 to 15 - Kali Gandaki​(4th to 6th May)​Grade: III/IV Medium volume for Nepal, large variety of rapids​Named after the goddess Kali this river is considered a particular holy river, cutting through one of the deepest gorges in the world further up stream. The Kali Gandaki offers our team a huge variety of rapids with spectacular scenery, small temples at every tributary, golden cliffs, green jungle and secluded beaches, Kali Gandaki never disappoints.

On our last day as a full team (our local crew live and will stay in Pokhara while our guests return to Kathmandu) we will head back to Pokhara for our final goodbye dinner to relive the adventure with good stories, loads of laughs and a few drinks.All Inclusive Package: All Accommodation, meals and transport are included. Basic Package: All camping equiptment (excluding sleeping bags), transport, river meals and good by dinner are included. You will need to arrange your own breakfast on the 4th of May prior to departure for Kaligandaki and your own accommodation in Lakeside Pokhara for the 6th of May at your own expense. The Goodbye dinner concluded your expedition. Our office can assist you with arranging onward travel by bus or flight to your desired destination.

​Day 16 - Fly to Kathmandu (7th May)​​All Inclusive Package Only: After breakfast our team will deliver you to the domestic airport for your flight to Kathmandu. (This flight saves you an 8 hour bus ride). You will be met in Kathmandu by one of our team and transferred to your hotel in Thamel. Accommodation on the last night is in individual rooms to let you relax and enjoy your last night. Meal are not provided in Kathmandu as our team members often head out to there own after party.

DAY 17 - Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport​(8th May)​​All Inclusive Package Only: Our team will ensure your car is ready an waiting as you require for your airport transfer. Breakfast is included at your hotel. ​​

​River LevelsRivers are all natural flow and as such water levels can change. For safety reasons we reserve the right to adjust the itinerary should river levels, weather, or unforseen local circumstances require.

MealsAll Inclusive Package: All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Tea and Coffee are provided when the group is away from Kathmandu. Breakfast is include at your hotel in Kathmandu, however all other meals while in Kathmandu are at the expense of the participant. Snacks and Alcohol are the responsibility of the participants. We enjoy freshly made, local and international cuisine both on and off the river. ​Basic Package: Please see the above expedition information for each meal that is included in your package. Most meals are included, only meals when you are at your own accommodation are not included.

AccommodationWe enjoy a mix of local guest houses and river camps. Prices are based on twin share, however if you would like single accommodation (additional $35 per accommodated night and $5 per tented night) just talk to us when you book or even during our trip. We want to make sure your trips covers everything you need, so feel free to chat to us about the options. ​All Inclusive Package: All accommodation is included and for your comfort we provide individual accommodation on the first night in Kathmandu.​Basic Package:The Basic Package provided accommodation in our smaller locations and allows you to book and choose your own accommodation when our group is in Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan)

​While our groups are in Kathmandu, Pokhara or Chitwan we have beautiful hotels that provide us with all the comforts to fully recharge from our time on the rivers. Along our expeditions we also stay in smaller communities/towns where accommodation can be more basic. Please see below just some of our preferred accommodation providers. Kathmandu​Hotel Dream Nepal - www.hoteldreamneapl.comPokharaHotel Middle Path - www.hotel-middlepath.com​Big Pillow Inn - www.bigpillowinn.comChitwanSapana Lodge - www.sapanalodge.com

The use of dry bags for personal items and shared pelican boxes for breakable items.

Camping equipment on the river including; toilet tents, shelters, sleeping tents, tarpaulins, mattresses (foam mats are supplied, however due to the length of the expedition may of our guests prefer to bring light weight inflatable hiking mats), etc.

We provide fresh, delicious, local and western cuisine, including tea, coffee & hot chocolate as well as drinking water.

Round trip domestic flights and private bus transportation

River permits

Industry standard first aid kits

High instructor to participant ratios: Minimum 1 instructor per every 3 kayak participants, PLUS the guides paddling the gear boats

A gear raft who will carry all your equipment so your kayak is light.

Guitar and local drums for playing around the camp fire.

Know that you are important to the community through your involvement with Join Adventures Expeditions and support the team being together as a working team as well as financially supporting the teams projects and community work.

Matching of suitable guides to participants! Due to our high ratio we can match those people who want to go hard and play hard to guides who will take you there and we can match participants that want patience, clam, and gentle instruction to kayaking guides who will do exactly that!!!!

Awesome guides who will show you the river and introduce you to Nepal and their culture with loads of fun!!

Your entire trip arranged! No Stress, just arrive and enjoy the ride! Everything from transport, to meals, to local knowledge is taken care of!

WANT TO FLY WITH OTHER TEAM MEMBERS? If people are keen to connect and fly as a group then we will happily put you in contact with other team members!

Extra snacks and beverages. Alcohol which may be purchased at participants own expense when available with meals and river camps

Items of a personal nature including swimwear, towel and toiletries. Please bring your won sleeping bag for river camping.

Insurance. We provide insurance for our crew, but participants must be properly insured through an emergency medical travel plan

Tips for guides. If you feel that our crew did a great job, you are invited but not obligated to offer a personal tip

Payments - Direct Deposits ​To confirm your place on the team we require a $1000 USD deposit, payable to Rapid Runner Expeditions PVT LTD. The balance is payable on your arrival in Nepal and can be paid in USD, Nepali Rupee or by Credit card. (Credit cards incur and additional 4% surcharge).

Deposits are non refundable as they secure your place on the team and our minimum numbers. Should you need to cancel your adventure and can find another participant to take your place, we are able to transfer your deposit. This will need to be discuss via email joinadventures@outlook.com prior to the second person deposit payment. Prices are subject to change until the deposit is received where your price will be secured at the current advertise price.

​Minimum NumbersWe require a minimum number of 4 participants to confirm the adventure. You will be notified by email upon confirmation, should and adventure not reach minimum numbers we will refund you in full.

InsuranceAll Participants must have travel insurance that covers your for kayaking/rafting in Nepal. Many of the locations we explore are in remote areas far from roads. Therefore, clients must hold valid travel insurance which covers participation in white water activities and includes provisions for emergency service transportation (helicopter rescue). ​ You will be required to provide your insurance details to prior to participating in activities.

International Flights and VisaParticipants are required to arrange their own international flight to Kathmandu and visa.